Get on board the Christmas lights trail

It’s time to untangle the fairy lights and start planning your Christmas lights display.

Fraser Coast residents planning to light up their homes for Christmas are encouraged to let Council know so their display can be part of the Light Up the Fraser Coast Trail.

“It has been a tough year so we’re all looking forward to a fantastic Festive Season,” Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said.

“Christmas light displays are an important part of our festive season celebrations and will inject some fun into what has been a drab year.

“So, if you are decorating, then we’d love to hear from you.”

Following the Christmas lights trail has become a tradition on the Fraser Coast.

“It is always a great delight to see the effort families go to as they decorate and the smiles on the children as they view the displays,” Cr Seymour said.

To be a part of the Light Up the Fraser Coast Trail, fill in the online nomination form on the Council website www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Residents can also visit Council Customer Service centres or ring Council on 1300 79 49 29 to ask a Customer Service Officer to help them fill in the online form.

Council will create a map of the lights displays, which will be available from early December.

Residents can also get together to have a go at taking out the coveted Christmas Street Award.

The current Christmas Street is Lakeridge Drive, Dundowran.

“The winning street will get the ‘Christmas Street’ street sign for the next year,” Cr Seymour said.

Council will join in the festive fun and decorate a giant Christmas tree in front of the Maryborough City Hall and a living Christmas tree on the Hervey Bay Esplanade.

Nominations for Christmas Street or to have you house included in the Light Up the Fraser Coast Trail close at 5pm on Friday, November 20 to give Council time to create the maps so they are available from early December.